River Rats Raft & Kayak

River Rats Raft and Kayak is one of New Zealand’s most professional and well-known rafting companies. With more than 35 years' experience in providing customers with quality adventures, the team prides themselves on a safety-first culture, attention to detail, and best of all, loads of fun.

Choose whitewater rafting on the world-famous Kaituna River. This Grade 5 river includes the world's tallest commercially rafted waterfall, the 7-metre Tutea Falls.

Sledging tours are also offered on the lower Kaituna River.

River Rats also offers rafting and kayaking tours in other areas, as well as kayak freedom hire or guided tours where you can paddle to a secluded beach or a enjoy a soak in hot pools only accessible by boat or floatplane.